The 8 Best Tours in Newcastle upon Tyne

1.Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Join Rob of Red Beard Tours for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through central Newcastle. You’ll connect Grainger Town, Grainger Market, Blackfriars, the old town wall, a historic cathedral, and Newcastle Castle, with stories ranging from Roman times to today. The group is capped at 15, and the tour ends near the High Level Bridge.

“Rob was excellent. Very informative and a pleasure to be around. Thanks Rob, we really enjoyed the tour.”

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2.Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Visit Newcastle Castle’s Castle Keep and Black Gate at your own pace with admission valid for the specified day plus 364 days. Explore medieval chambers, prison spaces, weaponry displays, and castle passages, then climb the Keep for views over Newcastle and the River Tyne. Most of the visit is self-guided, with occasional staff-led talks.

“Really enjoyed our visit to Newcastle Castle. Staff were friendly and we loved learning about the history of the castle and the surrounding area. We were very fortunate that there was a barber surgeon re-enactor in the Great Hall on the day we visited and loved listening to all the gory stories and learning about their role in medieval history. The views from the top of the keep are well worth the effort. We’ll definitely visit again when we are in Newcastle. It represents excellent value for money as you can visit as many times as you want during a year with your annual ticket. If you love history, you’ll…”

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3.Pilgrims’ Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet guide Ray at Beal Farm at 3:30 am for a small-group walk across Lindisfarne’s sands. Hear stories of Northumbria, look for wildlife, see Lindisfarne Priory and castle, enjoy free time on Holy Island, then ride back to Beal in a comfortable car.

“We absolutely loved this tour from start to finish. Thank you to our wonderful guide Ray - the stories, history and walk was excellent. A very well organised tour for a mixed group.”

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4.1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $0

Explore medieval Newcastle in 90 minutes with guides such as Olivia, Thomas, Daniel, and Damian. Walk from St Andrew’s Church past old walls, Blackfriars, the Cathedral, Guildhall, and Trinity House, then enter Newcastle Castle at your own pace. The tour is free, limited to 20 people, and includes castle admission until 4pm.

“Thomas gave us a wonderful morning history lesson--so enjoyable, knowledgeable and witty! Perfect length, too.”

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5.Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Start near Newcastle Central Station and walk about 3.5 km through Grainger Town, Blackfriars, Bigg Market, Chinatown, Stadium Quarter, and the Quayside. An English-speaking guide such as Katie, Amanda, Frances, or Josh brings the city’s Roman, medieval, industrial, and modern story to life. Expect a fairly quick pace and one steep flight of steps.

“Our guide Josh was extremely knowledgeable about Newcastle's history and told many interesting stories. He also shared some excellent foodie tips:-)”

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6.Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 9 hours · from $110

Travel from Newcastle with an English-speaking guide and coach driver to more than 15 Vera filming locations across Northumberland. Visit Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth, Bamburgh, and Lindisfarne, Vera’s fictional home. Episode clips help you match the screen action to each place. Guides such as Fran and Amanda add local history and Ann Cleeves context.

“Our guide Fran was excellent. Very informative on not only about ‘Vera’ but also the local area. Great ambassador for the region and the ‘north’. Jake the driver was also great. He was very personable and very respectful of other road users despite some challenging situations. Very good team.”

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7.Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 42 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Play 9 or 18 holes at Junkyard Golf Club Newcastle, choosing from Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, and 90s Garage Scrapyard. Expect creepy clowns, pirate pigs, grizzly bears, a smashed-up Mini, loud music, and bars serving cocktails. Choose one course with a 9-hole ticket or two with an 18-hole ticket.

“A good laugh and a new experience for both of us.”

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8.True Crime Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $29

At 7pm, meet your English-speaking guide inside Tickets Bar by Newcastle Central Station, then follow Newcastle Tour Company through medieval streets, Bigg Market, the castle keep area, former jails, courtrooms, execution sites, and Quayside. Expect murder, witchcraft, body-snatching, debauchery, and a few ghost stories, with guides including Anna, Fran, Josh, and Amanda.

“Absolutely loved this tour! Not just true crime, but a lovely smattering of Newcastle history too, fantastic guide. Easily five stars.”

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